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Last comprehensive update completed on 13 December 2018
Key Organisations
AUSTRALASIAN
INTERNATIONAL
Technology to Manage Diabetes
APEG only supports the use of TGA approved devices or devices that are being used as part of an approved ethical research study.
DKA Protocols
It is advised to use the DKA protocol for your local tertiary referral centre.
AUSTRALASIA
- NSW
- QLD
- Queensland Children’s Hospital (being reviewed, not currently available)
- SA
- VIC
- WA
- Perth Children’s Hospital (not available on the internet, access via internal intranet only)
- New Zealand
GUIDELINES AND CONSENSUS STATEMENTS
All protocols have been based, in a large part, on the following guidelines and consensus statements.
Sick Day Management and Prevention of Severe DKA
If unwell, please refer to information provided by your local care team and if needed contact them for advice with regards to management during illness and particularly if ketones are present.
Helpful overview of sick day management can also be found in the ISPAD 2018 Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines (Chapter 13) 2018
Mental Health, Emotional and Peer Support
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
AUSTRALASIAN
INTERNATIONAL
Complications: Screening and Dental Care
Living with Diabetes
Research
Diabetes in School
Children and young people with diabetes have the fundamental right and should be given the opportunity to participate in and enjoy a normal school experience in a safe and inclusive environment. They must be able to enjoy the same level of education opportunities and participation in school activities, including excursions, camps, sport and physical education as other children, free from any diabetes-related stigma.
Currently, there is no consistent national approach in Australia for the support of children and young people with diabetes in schools and preschools. However, Diabetes Australia is developing a program through the National Diabetes Services Scheme in partnership with the Australian Diabetes Educators Association to provide a consistent national approach. The Program is also supported by JDRF Australia, the Australian Diabetes Society and the Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group. The project commenced in August 2018 and more information about its progress can be obtained from Diabetes Australia.
Until a national approach is finalized, information and advice about the support of young people with diabetes in schools and preschools should be obtained from the relevant state or territory’s department of education and/or local diabetes organisations and treating centres.
A starting list of helpful contacts and resources on this topic can be found below:
NSW & ACT
Qld
SA
Vic
WA
New Zealand
Tests
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Gene tests for MODY are available from NZSSD (Mody Calculator)
Diabetes, Contraception and Pregnancy
